Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, detail-oriented civil litigation paralegal to join our rapidly growing legal team and play a critical role in obtaining justice for victims injured by corporate and institutional malfeasance and neglect. You will work directly with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and client meetings — ensuring all pleadings, discovery materials, and case files are meticulously organized and readily accessible. This role involves meaningful interaction with clients, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and the courts, and may include oversight of administrative staff.

Responsibilities

Assist with case intake and onboarding processes

Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Legal, Fastcase, Google Scholar, and similar platforms

Draft, review, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and contracts

Manage case files through cloud-based CRM and case management systems

Track and maintain attorney litigation calendars, case timelines, and critical deadlines

Perform document review to identify relevant facts, evidence, and key information

Serve as a primary point of client contact — providing updates, gathering information, and demonstrating professional phone etiquette

Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for court appearances and client meetings

Assist with project management tasks and supervise administrative assistants as needed

What we're looking for:

Required: Prior experience as a litigation paralegal

Strong command of legal terminology, rules of evidence, and civil procedure

Proficiency in legal research tools (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Fastcase, Google Scholar, etc.)

Experience with Salesforce-based CRM platforms and/or case management software such as Litify or SmartAdvocate (strongly preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional client-facing etiquette

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under deadline pressure

If you are passionate about the law and ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-growing legal team, we encourage you to apply.

If you are passionate about the law and eager to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Free parking

TBD

Ability to Commute:

Houston, TX 77002 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Full-time